The school runs a 42-week program from September to June and is immediately followed by an exciting 10 week summer program.

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SCHOOL CLOSURE DAYS
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
The day after Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve through New Years Day
Martin Luther King Day
Presidents’ Day
Good Friday
Memorial Day
July 4th

We also have occasionally half-day inservice days for our teachers.

Severe Weather Closing Information

 ONGOING EVENTS
I-Can Sharing- Monthly - included in enrollment
Music Enrichment- Monthly - included in enrollment
Spanish Enrichment- Weekly or Bi-weekly - included in enrollment
Professor Bob Visits - Quarterly - opt-in with activity fee

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ANNUAL EVENTS
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September
 “Bee Day” Assembly
 
October 
Parent conferences + Back to School Night
Fire Prevention Assembly
Barksdale School Portraits 
Halloween Fun Events
 
November
Veterans’ Day Activites
Thanksgiving Feast
 
December
Parents’ Day (Primary Class Only)
 “Customs Around the World” Assembly
Christmas Sing-A-Long and Santa Visit
 
January
Pajama Day
 100th Day of School 

 February
Black History Assembly
Mid-Year Progress Reports
Valentine’s Day Parties
Grandparent’s Day (Primary Class Only)
 
March
Parent Conferences 
Dr. Seuss Week
St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations
Safety Kid Month + Safety Kid Assembly
 
April
Hobby & Collection Week
Spring Assembly

May 
Practice for Year End Program
Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Progress Reports
 
June 
Year End Program
Across the USA T-shirt Day
Field Day

July and August
SUMMER CAMP!